The Texans quarterback remains in concussion protocol after his Week 9 injury, with backup Davis Mills expected to lead Houston against Buffalo.

For as much as elite edge rushing partners Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. continued to amass sacks on Sunday against Titans rookie Cam Ward, diligent rush lane integrity will be the key priority against Buffalo.

These teams most recently met in Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season, in a game that stands out as one of quarterback Josh Allen’s worst individual performances. It was the first game in which the Bills faced wide receiver Stefon Diggs since trading him to the Texans in March of 2024.

In four of Houston's five losses, Texans had a chance to win on final possession but came up short. After two rallies, confidence is back.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud will not play against the Tennessee Titans on Nov. 16 and remains out with a concussion, Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said on Nov. 13. Stroud's absence sets up backup quarterback Davis Mills to start against the Titans ...

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The Houston Texans helped their bid for a playoff spot with a last-second win against Tennessee. However, there is little room for error down the stretch. How the AFC playoff picture looks after Sunday's games: Teams listed in order of tiebreakers.

The short turnaround for a Thursday game can be a bit of a challenge for any team, and the Texans are no exception to that rule. However, head coach DeMeco Ryans certainly won't be using the limited days off as an excuse for what's set to be a critical game against Buffalo.